Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring has approximately 700 attorneys across 14 offices. Founded in Washington, DC in 1979.
Not reported: Partnership Track.
Openings
1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
Opens
Expected December 2026 to January 2027Deadline
Not announced
Crowell pays $215,000. Of the 197 firms that publish pay, 179 pay more and 11 pay less.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $215K | 179 |
| $215K | 7 |
| Below $215K | 11 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring was founded in 1979 and describes government, business and industry experience as important foundations of its practice. Its work spans complex litigation, regulatory and policy advice, intellectual property, and corporate transactions. This combination is relevant to clients whose commercial decisions are shaped by public rules and potential disputes.
The firm has expanded its practice mix and its US and international presence as client needs have developed. Its overview emphasizes longstanding client relationships as a reason for that growth. Rather than treating regulation and litigation as separate from business strategy, Crowell presents them as related ways to help clients pursue opportunities and manage risk.
Pro bono public service also forms a distinct part of the firm's institutional account. Crowell links that work to its founding values and its role in the communities where it operates. Its profile therefore combines a commercial and regulatory practice with a stated commitment
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to public service, offering more context than a general description of a full-service law firm.
Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
- $744M gross revenueAm Law 100, $744M gross revenue: #86 (opens in a new tab)
- Lawyers in 5 countriesGlobal 200, Lawyers in 5 countries: #107 (opens in a new tab)
- 634 attorneysNLJ 500, 634 attorneys: #91 (opens in a new tab)
- PrestigeVault Law 100, Prestige: #65 (opens in a new tab)
Associate Life
Pro Bono and Inclusion
- 70.8 hours per lawyerAm Law Pro Bono, 70.8 hours per lawyer: #26 (opens in a new tab)
- Women in Law Scorecard: #75 (opens in a new tab)
- LGBTQ+ Scorecard: #20 (opens in a new tab)
- 2023-24Mansfield, 2023-24: Certified Plus (opens in a new tab)
- VaultPeople of Color, Vault: #13 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultInclusion, Vault: #16 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultLGBTQ+ Individuals, Vault: #16 (opens in a new tab)
Vault Practice Rankings
Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
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| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Government ContractsThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 1 |
National Security | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Product Liability: Regulatory | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Environment | District of Columbia | Band 2 |
Healthcare | District of Columbia | Band 2 |
Healthcare | New York | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | Illinois | Band 2 |
International Trade: Customs | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Mining & Metals | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Transportation: Aviation: Transactional | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Advertising: Litigation | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Antitrust | California | Band 3 |
Antitrust | New York | Band 3 |
Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff | California | Band 3 |
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity | District of Columbia | Band 3 |
HealthcareThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property | Illinois | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | District of Columbia | Band 3 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | District of Columbia | Band 3 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsThe Elite | New York | Band 3 |
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Antitrust | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Climate Change | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Environment | Nationwide | Band 4 |
False Claims Act | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Healthcare | California | Band 4 |
Healthcare | Illinois | Band 4 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | California | Band 4 |
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Litigation: General CommercialThe Elite | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
Litigation: General CommercialThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Tax | District of Columbia | Band 4 |
Antitrust | District of Columbia | Band 5 |
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | District of Columbia | Band 5 |
FCPA | Nationwide | Band 5 |
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | California | Band 5 |
Startups & Emerging Companies | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Tax: Controversy | Nationwide | Band 5 |
Corporate Crime & InvestigationsHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
International ArbitrationHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Privacy & Data SecurityHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Litigation: General CommercialHighly Regarded | California | Band 2 |
Product Liability & Mass TortsHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Litigation: General CommercialHighly Regarded | New York | Band 5 |
48 reported ranking rows
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Firm Highlights
Summer Program
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 70.8 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #26
Schools Crowell & Moring Hires From
3 schools name Crowell & Moring on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.